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Mediterranean diet is good for older women's bones and muscles, as it can increase muscle mass, bone density after menopause, reveals a new study.
The study of postmenopausal women in Brazil results were presented at ENDO 2018, the Endocrine Society's 100th annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.
The researchers reported finding higher bone mass and muscle mass in postmenopausal women who adhered to a a href="https:www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/mediterranean-diet.htm?utm_source=medindia (and) utm_medium=footerwidget (and) utm_content= (and) utm_campaign=relatedtopics" ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/mediterranean-diet-can-prevent-osteoporosis-177987-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/postmenopausal-womens-fracture-risk-screening-can-be-cost-effective-177306-1.htm
Screening for fracture risk in older postmenopausal women becomes cost effective by a good use of healthcare resources, finds a new research. The findings of the study are published in the i Journal of Bone and Mineral Research /i.
The analysis examined results from a large randomized controlled trial. Screening, using the FRAX fracture risk calculator in addition to bone density measurements, was highly cost-effective when compared with usual management, with savings due to prevention of ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/postmenopausal-womens-fracture-risk-screening-can-be-cost-effective-177306-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/promoting-bone-growth-by-altering-sugar-chains-may-help-treat-osteoporosis-177076-1.htm
Altering the structure of sugar chains on the surface of stem cells could help promote bone growth, shows new study at the University of York.
The discovery could have important implications for future treatments of osteoporosis, a condition that affects more than 3 million in the UK and causes bone to become fragile and susceptible to fracture and breakage.
Sugar chains coat all cells in the body and function in a variety ways, such as supporting the immune system and defining blood groups, ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/promoting-bone-growth-by-altering-sugar-chains-may-help-treat-osteoporosis-177076-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-risk-can-be-reduced-by-targeting-hormonal-receptor-proteins-176617-1.htm
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liIncreased vitamin D inactivation can lead to osteoporosis in men./li
liProgesterone receptor proteins can now be targeted to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in men./li
liProstate cancer treatment can lead to reduced levels of sex hormones in men and this in turn can cause lower vitamin D levels and this increases the risk of bone fractures./li
liLink found between male sex hormone levels and vitamin D and this may have therapeutic ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/osteoporosis-risk-can-be-reduced-by-targeting-hormonal-receptor-proteins-176617-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/hip-fracture-operated-successfully-on-a-104-year-old-lady-176559-1.htm
A 104-year-old lady has been successfully operated for hip fracture at CRUSH Hospital, which is one of the oldest cases of hip fracture in Mumbai.
A Team of orthopedic surgeons led by Dr. Tejas Upasani, Orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon at Upasani Super Speciality Hospital in Mulund successfully performed a complex hip fracture on 104 year old patient from Mulund, Mrs. Ganga Lalji Gala who had acute pain and less movement due to age factor.
Mrs. Ganga Lalji Gala's movements slowed down gradually due to age factor....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/hip-fracture-operated-successfully-on-a-104-year-old-lady-176559-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/past-falls-may-help-predict-the-risk-of-bone-fracture-176000-1.htm
An individual's risk of bone fracture can be predicted by their history of past falls, according to a study published in the iJournal of Bone and Mineral Research./i
The findings were made in the large Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) cohort, comprising 4,365 men in the United States, 1,823 in Sweden, and 1,669 in Hong Kong, with an average age ranging from 72.4 to 75.4 years, and average follow-up time from 8.7 to 10.8 years.
Even after accounting for results from the Fracture Risk Assessment ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/past-falls-may-help-predict-the-risk-of-bone-fracture-176000-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/community-screening-for-osteoporosis-to-prevent-fractures-175731-1.htm
bCommunity screening for osteoporosis/b could prevent more than a quarter of bhip fractures in older women/b, according to recent research at the University of Birmingham.
A simple questionnaire, combined with bone mineral density measurements for some, would help identify those at risk of hip fracture.
The research, involving more than 12,000 older women and carried out in collaboration between the universities of Birmingham, East Anglia, Bristol, Leicester, York and Sheffield, found ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/community-screening-for-osteoporosis-to-prevent-fractures-175731-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/delaying-hip-fracture-surgery-increases-risk-of-death-175080-1.htm
Patients who undergo hip fracture surgery after 24 hours were found to be at an increased risk of death and complications, reveals a new study.
Disagreements remain about acceptable delay for surgical repair of hip fracture. Guidelines in the U.S. and Canada recommend surgery within 48 hours.
About 42,230 adults who had hip fracture surgery between April 2009 and March 2014 at 72 hospitals in Ontario, Canada.
Time in hours from emergency department arrival until surgery (exposure); death ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/delaying-hip-fracture-surgery-increases-risk-of-death-175080-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/delayed-puberty-reduces-bone-density-and-increases-risk-of-osteoporosis-175056-1.htm
bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"liPeople with the genetic factors responsible for delaying the average age of puberty are at an increased risk for low bone density./liliLow density bones make people more susceptible to diseases like osteoporosis and also recurrent bone fractures./liliBone mineral density was found to be the lowest in the lower back and hip bones./li/ul bIn a first study of its kind, a research team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/delayed-puberty-reduces-bone-density-and-increases-risk-of-osteoporosis-175056-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/stopping-bishophonates-increases-risk-of-hip-fracture-174409-1.htm
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liStopping bisphosphonates increase risk for hip fracture for women./li
liBisphosphonates reduce fracture risk in osteoporosis patients./li
liBisphosphonates help prevent loss of bone density./li/ul
bFracture risk heightened by drug holiday from bisphosphonates/b
Women who discontinue taking the drug bisphosphonates (temporarily or permanently) for more than two years have a significantly higher risk of a hip fracture ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/stopping-bishophonates-increases-risk-of-hip-fracture-174409-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/two-easy-ways-to-stay-away-from-osteoporosis-173905-1.htm
Healthy bones make a healthy body! There are numerous diseases related to bone health including osteoporosis which can impair the quality of life.
Bones define our structure and are involved in the production of blood cells and mineral storage in our body. Though it is perceived as a disease of the aged, osteoporosis affects our youngsters as well. If not suffering from it, some youngsters start showing the initial signs of the same much in advance.
The bone mass is a its peak in the 20s, which ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/two-easy-ways-to-stay-away-from-osteoporosis-173905-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/world-osteoporosis-day-love-your-bones-protect-your-future-173886-1.htm
h2Highlights:/h2ul class="group-list punch-points"liWorld
Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on 20supth/sup October./liliThis day is
dedicated to raising public awareness of bone health and the need for
osteoporosis and fracture prevention./liliThe theme for
World Osteoporosis Day 2017 is "Love Your Bones, Protect Your Future."/li/ul
World
Osteoporosis Day (WOD) takes place every year on 20supth/sup October. WOD was
first marked ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/world-osteoporosis-day-love-your-bones-protect-your-future-173886-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/hdx-technology-provides-roadmap-for-osteoporosis-treatment-173786-1.htm
A molecular model that may provide a new framework for improving the design of osteoporosis treatments was developed using advanced mass spectrometry technology. The study was conducted by a research team from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) and the findings are published in the journal iNature Communications/i.
"Because of our aging population, these kinds of therapeutics are in great demand," said study leader Patrick R. Griffin, co-chair of the TSRI Department of Molecular Medicine....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/hdx-technology-provides-roadmap-for-osteoporosis-treatment-173786-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/long-term-therapy-effective-in-treating-osteoporosis-173708-1.htm
A new evidence shows that long-term use of bisphosphonates and denosumab are effective in treating osteoporosis among postmenopausal women, reveals a new study.
Osteoporosis is a common disorder among postmenopausal women which results in an increased risk of fractures. While several therapies improve bone strength and reduce the risk of spine and hip fracture, there is no cure for osteoporosis, and long-term treatment is needed.
The presentation at The North American Menopause Society ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/long-term-therapy-effective-in-treating-osteoporosis-173708-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/fractures-in-osteoporosis-patients-can-be-reduced-with-this-drug-173150-1.htm
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li Romosozumab treatment for 12 months followed by alendronate resulted in a significantly lower risk of fracture in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. /li
li The treatment was effective than alendronate alone, which is commonly used as first-line therapy for osteoporosis. /li
li Romosozumab is a monoclonal antibody that increases bone formation, and decreases bone resorption. /li/ul
Treatment for osteoporosis with romosozumab ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/fractures-in-osteoporosis-patients-can-be-reduced-with-this-drug-173150-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/hip-fracture-increases-mortality-risk-in-older-adults-172910-1.htm
Hip fracture is a common injury affecting the older population. It is major public health problem, associated with high morbidity, mortality and high costs to the healthcare system. With the aging populations worldwide, the socioeconomic burden of hip fracture is set to rise.
A new Australian study published in iArchives of Osteoporosis/i, looks at the 12-month mortality of older persons presenting to hospitals in Australia with hip fracture. It is the first large population-based matched ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/hip-fracture-increases-mortality-risk-in-older-adults-172910-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/new-treatment-uses-chinese-herb-to-treat-people-with-osteoporosis-172780-1.htm
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liRed sage, a traditional Chinese herb can be used in treating osteoporosis/li
liIt helps prevent bone loss without causing any side effects./li
liA compound (T06) derived from red sage blocks the activity of an enzyme called Cathepsin K (CatK) to prevent bone loss and increase bone mineral density/li/ul
Red sage, a herb has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine holds the to a new treatment for osteoporosis ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/new-treatment-uses-chinese-herb-to-treat-people-with-osteoporosis-172780-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/new-assessment-predicts-fracture-risk-for-patients-in-long-term-care-172714-1.htm
A new validated assessment has been developed to predict the risk of falls in long-term care patients by researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife's Institute for Aging Research.
The study on the assessment titled "Fracture Risk Assessment in Long-term Care (FRAiL)" was published in the iJournal of Gerontology Medical Science./i
The FRAiL model was developed by following a large cohort of nursing home residents over a 2 year period to identify which risks most often led to hip fractures for those living in a nursing home....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/new-assessment-predicts-fracture-risk-for-patients-in-long-term-care-172714-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/aging-is-intimately-linked-with-osteoporosis-172478-1.htm
Advancing age and loss of bone mass and strength are closely linked. Similar to other tissues, oxidative stress increases in bone with age.
The image of bone as a static "skeleton in the closet" has created the false impression that, once formed, bones do not change. Mayo Clinic researchers have reported a causal link between senescent cells - the cells associated with aging and age-related disease - and bone loss in mice. Targeting these cells led to an increase in bone mass and strength. The findings appear online in Nature Medicine....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/aging-is-intimately-linked-with-osteoporosis-172478-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/prolonged-use-of-osteoporosis-drugs-can-alter-the-composition-of-bone-172105-1.htm
Osteoporosis means "porous bone." Viewed under a microscope, healthy bone looks like a honeycomb. When osteoporosis occurs, the holes and spaces in the honeycomb are much larger than in healthy bone.
Osteoporotic bones have lost density or mass and contain abnormal tissue structure. There is no disputing that the use of bisphosphonates - with brand names such as Fosamax, Boniva and Reclast - is proven to combat bone loss and fragility fractures in millions of osteoporosis patients for whom ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/prolonged-use-of-osteoporosis-drugs-can-alter-the-composition-of-bone-172105-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/stopping-osteoporosis-treatment-may-have-adverse-effects-172102-1.htm
Osteoporosis weakens bone and increases risk of bones breaking, and it is the primary cause of bone fractures in the elderly. Patients with osteoporosis have no symptoms until bone fractures occur.
Bone loss in this disease reflects an imbalance between the activity of bone-degrading cells called osteoclasts and bone-building cells called osteoblasts. Teriparatide, a recombinant form of parathyroid hormone, is currently the only FDA-approved treatment for osteoporosis that targets bone formation....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/stopping-osteoporosis-treatment-may-have-adverse-effects-172102-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/lower-risk-of-hip-fracture-when-osteoporosis-drug-linked-with-anti-inflammatory-medication-171689-1.htm
Older patients using medium to high doses of the anti-inflammatory steroid prednisolone, treatment with the osteoporosis drug alendronate was associated with a significantly lower risk of hip fracture, according to a study published by JAMA.
Although glucocorticoid therapy is widely used to treat inflammatory conditions, it can lead to rapid bone loss and is associated with an increased rate of fracture. Evidence is lacking regarding the efficacy of alendronate to protect against hip fracture in older patients using glucocorticoids....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/lower-risk-of-hip-fracture-when-osteoporosis-drug-linked-with-anti-inflammatory-medication-171689-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/new-drug-protects-elderly-against-hip-fracture-171674-1.htm
Effective treatments are available for hips fractures in the elderly, whose strength declines due to side effects of cortisone treatment. The risk of hip fracture reduces by 65 percent in the elderly, who receive osteoporosis medication alendronate, reveals a recent study.
The study was published in iThe Journal of the American Medical Association/i (JAMA).
"The low number of people who receive this protective treatment is often due to a lack of knowledge and procedures in this area within ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/new-drug-protects-elderly-against-hip-fracture-171674-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/review-assesses-medications-for-diabetes-and-osteoporosis-171119-1.htm
Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) also have osteoporosis. Managing both the conditions can be a challenge. A research team conducted a comprehensive review and identified the most effective treatment options for treating these conditions together.
The review is published in the i Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology (and) Metabolism./i
Previous research has focused on the management of T2D and osteoporosis as separate diseases. However, several studies have shown that fracture risk is increased in people with T2D....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/review-assesses-medications-for-diabetes-and-osteoporosis-171119-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/postmenopausal-osteoporosis-romosozumab-drug-could-reduce-spine-fracture-risk-170891-1.htm
bHighlights:/b
ul class="group-list punch-points"liOsteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bone and causes fractures./li
liA new drug called Romosozumab has found to be effective in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis./li
liThe drug has been found to reduce the risk of spine fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis./li/ul
Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis can reduce their risk of spine fracture when treated with romosozumab drug.
The study results ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/postmenopausal-osteoporosis-romosozumab-drug-could-reduce-spine-fracture-risk-170891-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/underweight-female-runners-at-an-increased-risk-of-developing-stress-fracture-170804-1.htm
A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone. Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity, and are common in runners and athletes. Carrying less weight may make female runners faster, but a new study shows it may also put them at a higher risk for injuries.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center study, published in Current Orthopaedic Practice, found that female runners who have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 19 are at ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/underweight-female-runners-at-an-increased-risk-of-developing-stress-fracture-170804-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/hip-fracture-treatment-ct-scans-to-detect-frailty-and-predict-survival-170584-1.htm
Computed Tomography (CT) could help to evaluate muscle health and also identifies the optimal treatments for older patients who fall and break their hips, finds a new study from UC Davis and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centers.
Published in the June issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology, the research specifically showed that decreased "core" muscle that stabilizes the spine was associated with decreased survival times following hip fractures.
While CTs of core muscle have been used ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/hip-fracture-treatment-ct-scans-to-detect-frailty-and-predict-survival-170584-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/yogurt-improves-bone-mineral-density-reduces-risk-of-osteoporosis-169997-1.htm
Increased yogurt consumption is associated with a higher hip bone density and a significantly reduced risk of osteoporosis in older women and men on the island of Ireland, after taking into account traditional risk factors.
The results were according to the largest observational study to date of dairy intakes and bone and frailty measurements in older adults.
The study led by Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, in collaboration with St James's Hospital Dublin and co-investigators from Nutrition ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/yogurt-improves-bone-mineral-density-reduces-risk-of-osteoporosis-169997-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/mutation-linked-to-bisphosphonates-drugs-in-combatting-osteoporosis-may-cause-femur-fracture-169826-1.htm
Mutation that has been uncovered due to the use of bisphosphonate drugs for treating osteoporosis, could make the bones vulnerable, finds a research team from the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) and the University of Barcelona.
The drugs were found to cause femur fracture instead of strengthening bone and preventing fractures. The discovery has been significant clinically.
The research study was published in the iNew England Journal of Medicine./i
Osteoporosis causes ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/mutation-linked-to-bisphosphonates-drugs-in-combatting-osteoporosis-may-cause-femur-fracture-169826-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/denosumab-drug-found-to-be-safe-in-postmenopausal-osteoporosis-169147-1.htm
The short-term and long-term effects of denosumab drug, a monoclonal antibody which is used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis were recently studied.
Adverse events that had been noted in a pivotal clinical trial in women age 60 to 90 years old treated for 3 years showed no tendency to increase after a further 3 years of treatment, the study showed.
In addition, women who crossed over from 3 years of placebo to 3 years of denosumab experienced no increase in adverse effects compared with women treated for the initial 3 years....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/denosumab-drug-found-to-be-safe-in-postmenopausal-osteoporosis-169147-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/weight-bearing-exercises-in-menincreases-bone-mass-prevents-osteoporosis-168794-1.htm
bHighlights/b
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liExercise is generally recommended to prevent obesity, heart disease or diabetes and to maintain health./li
liNew findings show that long-term, weight-bearing exercises among men, increase IGF-1, a hormone associated with bone growth./li
liIncrease in IGF-1 promotes bone formation, increases bone density and thus helps in preventing osteoporosis/li/ul
The first study in men has shown that long-term, weight-bearing exercises ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-bearing-exercises-in-menincreases-bone-mass-prevents-osteoporosis-168794-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/women-can-now-watch-out-for-early-warning-signs-of-osteoporosis-168781-1.htm
bHighlights/b
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liIf the rate of bone resorption, which is the process of breakdown of bone tissue by osteoclast cells, is not equal to bone formation, it can be detrimental to bone health in the long run./li
liIn pre-menopausal South Asian women, osteoclast cells break down bones at a quicker rate than that of reformation, making these women more susceptible to osteoporosis and fractures in later life./li
liWomen whose Vitamin D levels fluctuated ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/women-can-now-watch-out-for-early-warning-signs-of-osteoporosis-168781-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/postmenopausal-osteoporosis-drug-found-safe-in-long-term-trial-168717-1.htm
Study provides reassuring information about the short-term and long-term safety of denosumab, a monoclonal antibody that is used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Adverse events that had been noted in a pivotal clinical trial in women age 60 to 90 years old treated for 3 years showed no tendency to increase after a further 3 years of treatment, the study showed.
In addition, women who crossed over from 3 years of placebo to 3 years of denosumab experienced no increase in adverse effects ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/postmenopausal-osteoporosis-drug-found-safe-in-long-term-trial-168717-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/elderly-hip-fracture-patients-rarely-take-vitamin-d-supplements-168622-1.htm
A new study presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that just 45.7 percent of patients reported consistently taking vitamin D supplements following a hip fracture, a known treatment and preventative strategy for osteoporosis, despite national recommendations for daily vitamin D intake.
In the U.S., an estimated 44 million people have osteoporosis and another 10 million are at risk for the disease which causes progressive bone loss and increased fracture risk....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/elderly-hip-fracture-patients-rarely-take-vitamin-d-supplements-168622-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/men-face-higher-risk-of-death-due-to-osteoporosis-related-fragility-fracture-168604-1.htm
Osteoporosis is a major health problem affecting more than 44
million Americans and contributing to an estimated two million bone
fractures per year. Because diminished estrogen can contribute to bone
loss, menopause-age women have traditionally been the focus of
osteoporosis prevention efforts. Men face a greater risk of mortality following a fracture related to
osteoporosis, a common disease where the bones become weak and brittle,
according to new research presented today at the 2017 ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/men-face-higher-risk-of-death-due-to-osteoporosis-related-fragility-fracture-168604-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/drugs-used-for-depression-and-anxiety-linked-to-increased-risk-of-hip-fracture-in-the-elderly-168420-1.htm
Depression and anxiety are a serious illness which has a major impact on the physical and mental well being.
According to a recent study, older individuals who took medications for depression and anxiety had an increased risk of hip fracture when compared to the older population.
The analysis measured drug levels in individuals' blood samples, which provided investigators with a more precise measure than asking participants if they took the medications or examining their medical records. Indeed, ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/drugs-used-for-depression-and-anxiety-linked-to-increased-risk-of-hip-fracture-in-the-elderly-168420-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/dairy-products-and-vitamin-d-supplements-protect-against-osteoporosis-in-older-adults-168306-1.htm
bHighlights: /b
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class="group-list punch-points"liBone mineral density
reduces with age, leading to osteoporosis./liliCertain dairy
products and vitamin D supplements can protect against bone loss in older
adults, finds a new study. /liliThe findings suggest that bone
fractures in older adults can be prevented with consumption of dairy products
and vitamin D supplements. /li/ul
Dairy products such as
milk, cheese, cream, and yogurt can increase bone mineral density ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/dairy-products-and-vitamin-d-supplements-protect-against-osteoporosis-in-older-adults-168306-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/healthcare-organizations-should-stop-using-ultrasound-to-speed-up-fracture-healing-168165-1.htm
Every year around four in 100 people of all ages have a fracture - and
up to 10% of these experience slow or complicated healing. As such,
fractures have been a target for numerous interventions to aid recovery.LIPUS was approved for fracture healing by the US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) in 1994 and is also supported by the UK National
Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).Each device costs between US (Dollor) 1300 and (Dollor) 5000 and data suggest it is
commonly used in clinical practice....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/healthcare-organizations-should-stop-using-ultrasound-to-speed-up-fracture-healing-168165-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/stop-using-ultrasound-to-speed-up-fracture-healing-168099-1.htm
Receiving low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) to speed up bone healing after fracture has little or no impact on pain or recovery time, say a panel of international experts in The BMJ.
They say LIPUS does not represent an efficient use of health resources and recommend that it should be stopped.
Their advice is part of The BMJ's 'Rapid Recommendations' initiative - to produce rapid and trustworthy guidance based on new evidence to help doctors make better decisions with their patients....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/stop-using-ultrasound-to-speed-up-fracture-healing-168099-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/arthroscopy-used-to-tackle-an-ankle-fracture-167843-1.htm
In a new approach to joint fractures in India, doctors at Indian Spinal Injuries Hospital, New Delhi, have used an arthroscope even while fixing a simple ankle fracture.
This the first time such a surgery is being done in Delhi. When a patient comes in with a joint fracture, a tiny camera is used to go inside the joint, to help doctors understand internal damage. "Usually, we simply align the bone so it sets; we don't really look at cartilage damage. Naturally, on impact, the cartilage may also be broken-a complication of the fracture....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/arthroscopy-used-to-tackle-an-ankle-fracture-167843-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/preventive-strategies-for-patients-at-imminent-risk-of-hip-fracture-166354-1.htm
In the Western world, the lifetime risk for hip fracture in
women over the age of 50 years is 18-23% and by 2050, the worldwide
annual number of hip fractures is expected to reach 4.5 to 6.3 million,
reflecting the continuous ageing of the population.Hip fractures are of great concern as they are the most severe type
of fracture in osteoporotic patients, associated with premature death,
and commonly leading to long-term physical disability, impaired capacity
to perform daily activities ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/preventive-strategies-for-patients-at-imminent-risk-of-hip-fracture-166354-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/hip-fracture-prevention-methods-are-needed-for-persons-with-alzheimers-disease-166030-1.htm
Many risk factors for hip fracture, including dementia,
have been identified by previous studies. It was not known whether the same factors predict
hip fracture risk in persons with and without Alzheimer's disease, which
is the most common form of dementia. The hip fracture risk factors are generally similar among those with
and without Alzheimer's disease, revealed a recent study from the
University of Eastern Finland. However, the incidence of hip fracture is
higher among those with ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/hip-fracture-prevention-methods-are-needed-for-persons-with-alzheimers-disease-166030-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/new-osteoporosis-guidelines-for-postmenopausal-women-165711-1.htm
Evaluation of osteoporosis risk is recommended for postmenopausal women above 50 years of age, according to osteoporosis guidelines written by an expert panel headed by Loyola Medicine endocrinologist Pauline M. Camacho, MD, FACE. Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, but only a small proportion of people at risk for fractures are evaluated and treated.
Dr. Camacho is first author of the guidelines, which were developed by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and American ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/new-osteoporosis-guidelines-for-postmenopausal-women-165711-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/increased-reimbursements-for-dxa-scan-will-improve-diagnosis-of-osteoporosis-165591-1.htm
Osteoporosis,
a skeletal disorder characterized by bone thinning and deterioration
with subsequent fractures, is a medical and socioeconomic threat to the
United States' aging population. Hip fractures increased in the United States since 2012 following a
reduction in the reimbursement rates for dual-energy X-ray
absorptiometry scans, which led to fewer DXA scans being administered to
diagnose osteoporosis and estimate fracture risks in patients.Sarah Morgan, medical director for the ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/increased-reimbursements-for-dxa-scan-will-improve-diagnosis-of-osteoporosis-165591-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/effect-of-antihypertensive-medications-on-fracture-risk-165455-1.htm
Thiazide diuretics used for the treatment of hypertension is found to be associated with lower risk of hip and pelvic fractures when compared with other antihypertensive medications.
The study findings were published online by iJAMA Internal Medicine./i
Joshua I. Barzilay, M.D., of Kaiser Permanente of Georgia, Atlanta, and coauthors examined the effects of major classes of blood pressure-lowering medications on the incidence of hospitalization for hip and pelvic fractures.
The authors ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/effect-of-antihypertensive-medications-on-fracture-risk-165455-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/post-acute-care-has-greater-impact-on-long-term-recovery-of-hip-fracture-patients-165006-1.htm
For older adults hospitalized with hip
fracture, the quality of the post-acute care they receive has a greater
impact on long-term recovery than the care they received at the
hospital, revealed a new study from Penn Medicine. The findings are published in iMedical Care/i, a journal of the American Public Health Association.
Hip fractures are a common and disabling condition that occurs more
than 300,000 times each year in the United States in those 65 and
older - 1.6 million times worldwide....]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/post-acute-care-has-greater-impact-on-long-term-recovery-of-hip-fracture-patients-165006-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/need-of-fracture-liaison-services-to-treat-patients-at-risk-of-secondary-fractures-164994-1.htm
An individual who has sustained one
osteoporotic fracture is at twice the risk of debilitating and
potentially life-threatening secondary fractures compared to someone who
hasn't fractured. A proven method of identifying and managing patients at high risk of
fracture is the implementation of coordinator-based Fracture Liaison
Services (FLS) in clinics and hospitals. Due to their importance to
osteoporosis management, FLS are a key focus of the IOF Regionals 6th
Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/need-of-fracture-liaison-services-to-treat-patients-at-risk-of-secondary-fractures-164994-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/menopause-before-40-ups-fracture-risk-164975-1.htm
If you hit menopause before the age of 40, you have a higher fracture risk, even with calcium and vitamin D supplements, claims a recent study.
For years, calcium and vitamin D have been touted for their abilities to increase bone mineral density. Hormone therapy is also recognised for its ability to help ward off osteoporosis.
That is what prompted this latest study -- published online in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) -- to evaluate the effectiveness ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/menopause-before-40-ups-fracture-risk-164975-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/low-intensity-ultrasound-treatment-does-not-improve-fracture-healing-164658-1.htm
After surgical repair of a bone fracture, low intensity ultrasound is a popular treatment to improve recovery, but it doesn't work, says a large international study led by researchers at McMaster University.
In a clinical trial published by The BMJ, the researchers show no difference in the recovery time between using low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) or a placebo device for patients with a fractured tibia (shinbone).
An accompanying editorial, also published, suggests "it is time ...]]>http://www.medindia.net/news/low-intensity-ultrasound-treatment-does-not-improve-fracture-healing-164658-1.htmhttp://www.medindia.net/news/world-osteoporosis-day-2016-love-your-bones-protect-your-health-164455-1.htm
bHighlights/b
ul class = "group-list punch-points"liWorld Osteoporosis Day 2016 is celebrated on 20th October and this year's theme is 'Love your bones, Protect your health'/li
liOsteoporosis increases the risk for fracture and one in 5 adults in the U.S die due to hip fracture./li
liA good diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is essential for good bone health./li/ul
World Osteoporosis day is celebrated to spread awareness about osteoporosis and to
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